The Klaklakama Lake Trail takes you through a grove of giant trees, It’s a very short loop trail with descriptive signs to tell you about how a forest grows. It is right on the shore of the lake and there is plenty of room for camping.
Klaklakama Lake, or might I say, Klaklakama Lakes, there are two of them, are called the highlight of the Nimpkish Valley by some. I do agree. You can access these lakes by car. There are two recreational sites on the lakes with good boat launches and some great fishing. The stocked trout can reach 30 to 40 cm in size, but the wild dolly varden can get up to 2.5 kg in size and give you a great fishing experience. Fly-fishing, spin casting, or trolling in spring or fall is the best way to get these lunkers.
The camping here is great with a well-looked-after, rustic campsite. The wildlife here is awesome, and the birds here are not camera-shy. You have a good chance of seeing black bears, cougars, wolves, elk, deer, and other smaller forest animals. So bring your camera.
There are two rec sites on these lakes, one on the smaller, lower Klaklakama Lake and one on the larger upper Klaklakama Lake. The lower lake has a small campsite area with room for about 5 groups and a boat launch. The upper lake rec site has a sandy beach, a boat launch and some impressive trees are growing right in the site, there is room for about 4 groups to camp here. The mountain views you get as you drive these roads are incredible. Take your time and enjoy them. I am always taken aback by the beauty of this area. I am sure you will be too.
To reach the lakes, take the inland Vancouver Island highway past the Sayward Valley and drive until you reach the Mount Cain ski hill road. Turn onto Mount Davie Road and then south onto the Duncan Road. Go another 2 km and then turn left on the Nimpkish Main South, another km will get you to the lakes.